In Victorian times, certain flowers had specific meanings because the flower selection was limited and people used more symbols and gestures to communicate than words.  But today, with so many flower choices, there are no rules – it’s the sentiment that gives that gift its meaning.  Many people assign their own personal meaning 0 a flower of color that might remind them of a special person or a moment in their lives.

Alstroemeria..………………………………Aspiring      LILY MEANINGS

Anemone…………………………………………Fragile      Calla………………………………………………………….Regal

Aster………………………………………Contentment      Day…………………………………………….…..Enthusiasm

Baby’s Breath………………………………Festivity      Casablanca…………………………………….Celebration

Camellia………………………………..Graciousness      Stargazers…………………………………………Ambition

Daffodil………………………………………….Chivalry

Daisy………………………………………….Innocence       CARNATION COLOR MEANINGS

Gardenia……………………………………………….Joy       Pink…………………………………………………..Gratitude

Ginger……………………………………………….Proud       Red………………………………………………………….Flashy

Heather…………………………………………Solitude       Stripped……………………………………….………Refusal

Hyacinth………………………………………Sincerity       White…………………………………………Remembrance

Hydrangea……………………………Perseverance       Yellow…………………………………………………Cheerful

Ivy…………………………………………………..Fidelity

Larkspur…………………………….Beautiful Spirit       CHRYSANTHEMUN COLOR MEANINGS

Lilac…………………………………………….First Love        Red………………………………………………………Sharing

Magnolia…………………………………………Dignity        White………………………………………………………Truth

Nasturtium………………………………..Patriotism        Yellow…………………………………….Secret Admirer

Orchid……………………………….Delicate Beauty        Bronze……………………………………………Excitement

Poppy………………………………….……Consolation

Snapdragon……………………….Presumptuous        TULIP COLOR MEANINGS

Static……………………………………………..Success        Pink……………………………………………………….Caring

Sweetpea……………………………………..Shyness        Red……………………………………Declaration of Love

Violet……………………………………….Faithfulness        Yellow……………………………….Hopelessly in Love

Yarrow……………………………………Good Health         White…………………………………………..Forgiveness

Amaryllis…………………………………….Dramatic         Purple………………………………………………..Royalty

Apple Blossom……………………………..Promise

Azalea……………………………………….Abundance        ROSE COLOR MEANINGS

Begonia………………………………Deep Thoughts        Red……………………………………………Love, Passion

Cosmos………………………………………….Peaceful        Light Pink………………………….…Grace, Gladness

Delphinium………………………………….Boldness        Dark Pink………………………………….Thankfulness

Freesia……………………………….………….Spirited        Yellow…………………………………….Joy, Friendship

Geranium…………………………………….Boldness         White…………………………………Innocence, Purity

Gladiolus…………….….Strength of Character         Coral…………………………………………….………Desire

Hibiscus…………………………….Delicate Beauty         Lavender……………………………….…Enchantment

Holly…………………………..Domestic Happiness

Iris…………………………………………….Inspiration

Jasmine………………………Grace and Elegance

Lavender…………………………….………..Distrust

Lisianthus………………………………..…..Calming

Marigold………………………….Desire for Riches

Orange Blossom……………………………Fertility

Peony……………………………………………..Healing

Ranunculus……………………………………Radiant

Stephanotis………………………………Good Luck

Tuberose………………………………………Pleasure

Wisteria………………………………………Steadfast

Zinnia………………………….Thoughts of Friends